Application Deadline for Fall 2010 Closed

Admissions applications for Fall 2011 will be available in September 2010.

Young Scholars Program Featured on News 10

Reporter: Karen Massie, Posted 7.27.2010
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DAVIS, CA - Instead of spending their summer vacation on cell phones, Facebook and Twitter, a group of high school students conducted real-life research at the University of California, Davis.

Thirty-nine students took part in the Young Scholars Program. Among them was 16-year-old Ben Yang of Cupertino. In the last six weeks he has spent long hours in the research laboratory. Watch the video on News 10.

Michal Kurlaender receives $1.8 million grant

Study of the California Early Assessment Program

Michal Kurlaender, an associate professor in the School of Education, has been awarded a $1.8 million federal grant to study a unique California program established six years ago to help high school students better prepare for college.

Heidi Ballard selected UC Davis Hellman Fellow

Award recognizes promising assistant professors

Heidi Ballard, an assistant professor in the School of Education, has been selected to be a 2010-2011 UC Davis Hellman Fellow and will receive an award of $20,409 to be used in support of her research activities.

Spring 2010

Inside this issue of the Catalyst
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The School of Education is pleased to offer its Spring 2010 Catalyst online. In this issue of the Catalyst, we provide just a glimpse at the diversity of programs and solutions we employ to address the needs of schools and communities in our region. All of them illustrate the School’s commitment to giving voice to our partners and the youth they serve. Some highlights include a special section on our work in Arts Education, a feature on Heidi Ballard, assistant professor of Environmental Education, and features on our alumni, students and volunteer leadership.

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